Since
1917, the Joplin Area Chamber of Commerce has been the voice for
business in the Joplin area. From a completely volunteer organization
promoting the interests of business in a mining boomtown, the Chamber
has grown to fourteen professional staff people, working with hundreds
of volunteers to positively impact the business climate and quality of
life in a growing metropolitan area.
Each
business day your Chamber assists small businesses and major industries
on issues that affect their ability to survive and grow. As the lead
marketing organization, in a unique economic development partnership,
your Chamber works to bring new companies to the area, to create a
stronger economic base and to provide jobs for area citizens.
Your
Chamber works hard with our area schools to improve education,
particularly in those areas that will help youth become productive and
participating members of the community. With all the benefits to be
found in our area, we have no greater asset than our children and no
higher calling than to make sure they receive the education needed to
achieve their dreams.
Through
your Chamber's community development division, work goes on to address
direct business issues, particularly in working with local and state
government. Transportation, workforce legislation, infrastructure
development and other issues directly impacting business are among the
topics we address. In addition, efforts are being made through our
community development activities to improve the overall look of the
city.
Every
working day, your Chamber receives telephone and walk-in inquiries about
where to find goods and services in the area. In every case, staff
refers these requests to Chamber members. At least twice a month, and
sometimes more often, your Chamber holds networking events to encourage
members to meet and do business with each other. There are a number of
workshops and other programs conducted each year to help members be more
competitive, find new markets or retain their valuable employees.
The
Chamber's Small Business Resource Technology Center and multimedia
library is stocked with hand picked tools to assist your business, no
matter what the size! The library includes a variety of magazines,
newsletters, books, cassettes, manufacturing guides, newspapers and the
ever popular FISH video all aimed at helping your business compete in
today's market. The Technology Center provides access to CD based
training for many popular applications. You can produce flyers,
brochures, PowerPoint presentations and much more on the state of the
art computer system complete with high-speed internet access, color
printer and LCD projector. Your productivity is limited only by your
imagination!
Your
investment in your Chamber membership means that you're putting your
support behind efforts to improve the area's business climate, education
and quality of life. We encourage you to make the most of this
investment.
Attend
networking functions such as Business After Hours and First Friday
Coffee. Come and introduce a new employee, product or service to nearly
300 other business people at a quarterly Good Morning Joplin. Take the
time to attend a seminar or workshop that will help you or your
employees be more effective and efficient in today's business world.
Volunteer to serve on one of the many committees that are working on a
variety of issues important to the future of this community.
When
you invest your membership dollars, you support a great organization.
When you invest your time, you benefit your community and your business.
Make the most of your membership.
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